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When
Saturday, September 26th, 2026
Where
Bur Oak Picnic Area, Elyria OH
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
Typical weather
57–74°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
58–72°F
dry
2024
64–72°F
dry
2023
61–72°F
dry
2022
52–63°F
rain
2021
51–73°F
dry
2020
59–80°F
dry
2019
56–70°F
dry
2018
60–71°F
rain
2017
66–87°F
dry
2016
60–66°F
rain
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About this race
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, September 26
- Time: 9:00am
- Location: Bur Oak Pavilion
- Address: 6150 Ford Rd, Elyria, OH 44035
The Cause
- Support: This event is in support of recovery from substance use disorders.
- Awareness: Recognition of National Recovery Month, a yearly observance in September.
- Goal: Aims to raise awareness of mental health and addiction recovery.
- Community: It is important we come together to make a difference in Lorain County.
Start Time
- Registration and Packet Pickup: 8:00am
- 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk: 9:00am
Timing System
- 5K: Chip-timed
- 1 Mile: Untimed
Registration
- Pre-registration: $25
- Race Day Registration: $30
- Entry Deadline: All mailed entries must be received by Wednesday, September 23, 2026
- Payment: Make checks payable to Hermes Sports & Events and mail entries to: Hermes Sports & Events, 2425 West 11th St. Suite #2, Cleveland, Ohio 44113
Early Packet Pickup
- Location: Psych and Psych Services
- Address: 750 South Abbe Rd, Elyria OH 44035
- Date: Friday, September 25th
- Time: 3-6pm
5K Awards
- Overall: Top Male and Female Overall
- Age Groups: Top 3 in the following age groups: 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and Over
T-Shirts
- Guarantee: T-Shirts are guaranteed for runners who sign up before Saturday, September 12th.
- Availability: Shirts are subject to availability after September 12th.
Sponsors
- Contact: If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities, please contact Darci Tellep.
- Email: dtellep@psychandpsych.com
More Information
- Contact: For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at (216) 623-9933.
- Email: roadracing@hermescleveland.com
*Sorry, dogs are not allowed at this race.
Race URL
- Details: For more information about the race, visit Voices for Recovery
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